methodize

order, arrange, marshal, organize, systematize, methodize mean to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other. order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

• • ordered her business affairs

arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

• • arranged the files numerically

marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

• • marshaling the facts for argument

organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

• • organized the volunteers into teams

systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

• • systematized billing procedures

methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

• • methodizes every aspect of daily living